BIOL 139: Cancer Biology
San Jose State University
Basic principles of cancer biology needed to gain an overall understanding of cellular and molecular events that lead to the formation and progression of cancer. Topics include normal and abnormal cell behaviors, the steps leading to the development of malignancy, in-depth discussions of specific cancers, such as breast, colon, and myeoloid leukemias, and the development of diagnostic tools and therapies. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 115 with a C or better, or instructor consent. Must be a declared Biology Major (all).
Average GPA: 3.41
Grade distribution records: 265 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 64 | 24.2% |
| A | 68 | 25.7% |
| A- | 25 | 9.4% |
| B+ | 16 | 6.0% |
| B | 45 | 17.0% |
| B- | 9 | 3.4% |
| C+ | 11 | 4.2% |
| C | 15 | 5.7% |
| C- | 5 | 1.9% |
| D+ | 2 | 0.8% |
| D | 4 | 1.5% |
| F | 1 | 0.4% |
Based on 265 student grade records across 6 terms and 2 professors.
Instructors
- Jae Ik Chung 187 students, Average GPA 3.21
- Julio G Soto 78 students, Average GPA 3.87